The Jubilee 2000 Movement

The Jubilee 2000 Movement was a global campaign advocating for the cancellation of developing countries' debt, particularly those in Africa, by the year 2000. It aimed to reduce financial burdens caused by loans that hinder economic growth and poverty reduction. By urging wealthy nations and international institutions to forgive or reduce debt, the movement sought to promote social development and alleviate poverty. It gained widespread support from churches, NGOs, and activists, highlighting the moral imperative to ease debt burdens so countries could invest more in health, education, and infrastructure.